Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
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The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry is an independent public inquiry into Scotland's response to, and the impact of, the COVID-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future.
The Inquiry will investigate aspects of the devolved strategic response to the pandemic, and it will cover health, education and support.[1] It covers the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022.[2]
Inquiry
[edit]The Scottish Inquiry is separate to the broader UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Its initial chair, Lady Poole, quit for personal reasons and was replaced by Lord Brailsford. Four members of the Inquiry's legal team stepped down in October 2022, delaying its start.[2]
In May 2023, the Inquiry launched a website asking Scots to share their personal experience of the pandemic.[2]
The inquiry opened on 26 July 2023, with its first hearing taking place in Dundee.[3]
See also
[edit]- Coronakommissionen, a Swedish independent commission to evaluate the government's response to COVID-19
References
[edit]- ^ "Background to the Inquiry | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry".
- ^ a b c "Scottish Covid inquiry: Public asked to share experiences of pandemic". BBC News. 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Scottish Covid inquiry: Families condemn 'shameful' first day". BBC News. BBC. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
External links
[edit]- COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland
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